SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity

SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.

Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 

Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost

A new study by the GAW Institute shows that standards play a major role in Austria’s economy, contributing about 1 billion euros per year to GDP growth.

Geriatric Health Centers of Graz Win 30th Austrian State Prize for Corporate Quality

The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz won the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest award for corporate excellence.

Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.

POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria

POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.

Quality Austria Recognizes Excellence in Three Award Categories

At an award event during the 30th Quality Austria Forum, three winners were honored for their contributions to quality.

Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy

The second part of the "Circular Economy Uncovered" series by Quality Austria explores how technological and ecological approaches can make the circular economy a practical reality, emphasizing the importance of closing material cycles.

Austrian Standards Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Vienna Headquarters

Austrian Standards commemorated 40 years at its Vienna headquarters, highlighting its contributions to global standardization since 1984.

Expert Talks on Circular Economy at Austrian Standards

Austrian Standards, together with the Circular Economy Forum Austria, organized expert discussions on the circular economy.

Applications Open for Austria’s 2025 Corporate Quality Prize with New Excellence Framework

The competition for Austria’s highest award for corporate quality is calling for companies to apply for the 2025 edition.

First Circular Globe Certification Brings Beck’s Eder to Finals of Austrian Quality Champion Award

Christian Eder reached the finals of the Austrian Quality Champion 2024 award thanks to his groundbreaking project that introduced the Circular Globe standard at Beck.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.

France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0

The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.